DeMarcus Cousins Leaves Nike, Joins PUMA

Cousins signed a ‘lucrative’ contract with PUMA earlier this month, triggering a 10-day clause which Nike opted not to match. It’s a huge get for PUMA, whose long, 20-year hiatus from the NBA has ended in a flurry of signing from some of the NBA’s hottest talent, including #1 and #2 overall draft picks DeAndre Ayton and Marvin Bagley III.

Warriors All-Star DeMarcus Cousins’ multi-year shoe deal with Puma is now official, as Nike has officially declined to exercise its match rights, according to a brand source.